It appears I do have some faithful followers because I am getting hate mail that I haven't done a blog post in some time now. Over 2 months to be exact.
Why haven't I have a post....because I am so busy.....being a parent has made me more busy than ever. For real, now that I am at home most days and not in the office I seem to have less and less time for things that I used to have time for.
My days are filled with cooking, cleaning, cooking, cleaning, cooking, cleaning, playing, settling baby for naps, play dates, errands and babysitting a couple children on a part time basis. Aside from all of this, I still have to shower and do laundry and all the other extra things which relate to running a household and family. I have become this woman who can multitask like never before. As great as it is, I can get frustrated and there are days when it doesn't all get done, or showering is the last thing on my list.
We did another session of Mommy Connections and I made some more wonderful friends with adorable children. Funny how sometimes when you have a young child, you feel so alone but at the same time feel as though you have more friends than you can possibly visit and see.
My younger sister Brittany moved here at the end of September. This of course has come with many ups and downs. I feel that sometimes I am too hard on her or that I am too motherly to her. This is a switch that is hard to turn on and off. She is so much younger than I am, and I find it hard to remember what it was like at her age. This maybe is because we are different people and have lived different lives. Similarities there are, but all in all it is very different. She is also going through her own changes and I need to remember this must be a really hard time for her.
Sutton has changed SO much! He went from slithering to crawling. After he could properly crawl he instantly was pulling himself up and cruising. Now he can walk without assistance for several steps. My little boy!!!!!! My baby is becoming a little boy! He can wave 'Hi' and loves to do this. He prefers to point with his middle finger, this of course is quite funny. Teeth are popping out everywhere and the sounds are never ending.
Omg, i can't even finish this post, I am newly obessed with True Blood and Sutton is sleeping so I have to take advantage of this time to watch it uninterrupted!!!!! hahaha
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Friday, October 28, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
I'm Still Here!
Life has been busy lately. You know, feeding a baby, cleaning a house, waiting for the mail to come, doing laundry, and again; feeding a baby, etc etc, you get the picture!
It's no excuse not to update. I will say though, that I am working on a new blog altogether. Something less personal maybe, something where I talk about what I love, my family, natural parenting, and the transition from working girl to stay at home mom. Once I have it up and ready I may disclose the address!!!!
Since I have last posted so much has gone on. Sutton and I went to Houston, Texas for almost 3 weeks, and we had a fantabulous time! Spent lots of time outside, and of course playing with little Penny. Penny is 13 days younger than Sutton, so they are so close in age, but so different in their personalities and such. It is quite funny to watch. We had a few hard days, I think the adjustment for Sutton was difficult and he had started teething, so that resulted in a fussy baby and a stressed out mom. I even had to call Alan crying one day, there was so way I was suffering alone. Of course, when I called Alan he was in Banff with 3 other friends, partying, drinking and skiing. OMG, what I would have done for a few drinks right then! All in all though we had a wonderful time, and the weather was great, we even swam in an outdoor pool. I really enjoyed seeing Zoe and the other family members we saw as well.
Being home has been great, Sutton is back on track and is doing well. We seemed to just pick up where we left off, only better!
We did some minor changes in the house. We got a large area rug in the livingroom and got rid of the coffee table. Now I can get down with The Butt on the floor and play! Love it!! We also moved the TV which I know sounds minor but I love it. I love little changes.
We also moved the bassinett, Sutton seemed too big for it. We are pretty much exclusively co-sleeping, except for when Sutton is sleeping in his swing. Co-sleeping works great for us, and I am so glad that I warmed up to the idea. I never thought I would sleep with my child, but it works best for us all as a family. And of course, if done with safety in mind, it is very safe. The only people who say it isn't safe are people who have not done it or researched it at all. And really, many people co-sleep anyway without really knowing it. Kids who crawl into their parents bed after a bad dream, or are too restless to sleep, parents who are too tired to try to get their kids to bed, often times, parts of the night are spent co-sleeping. The only difference is that Alan and I choose to do this from the moment we all go to bed. I especially love when Sutton is sleeping, and I put my hand in his and he holds it. I think I loose sleep co-sleeping though because I stare at him so much, and kiss his head! hahaha Oh the challenges! hahaha AND, nightime nursing is easier as well! We will definately choose to co-sleep if we have more children as well.
Enough about that....it is making me sleepy!
I am going to join a moms group right away. I hope anyway. I have missed some of the sessions already and am not sure if I can joign part way through, for this particular group anyway. Others are a drop in basis, the one I am looking at is an 8 week dealeo!!! Keep your fingers crossed for me.
My mom is coming to visit again soon, and I cannot wait. It will be so nice to see her, and she is so excited to see the little man again. She last saw him when he was just a few weeks old, so he has changed so much, and likes to interact with people more!
I better go, I heard a sleepy baby a whole ago!!!! Oh wait, Alan just walked up to me....(I am hiding) and he is holding Sutton who is asleep in his arms with his neck almost folded in half....who sleeps like that!?!?!?! Only a baby! But, the best part is, that we now can tell more when Sutton is sleepy, he gives us cues, and being the awesome parents we are, we act on it. I guess Alan must have held him and bounced or walked around a bit. The good news is that I didn't have to nurse him. OMG, my baby is getting so big and independent!!! I better have another quickly!!! haha
Take care, and I promise I will update soon....if anyone is even regularly following anymore, sorry again for being boring the last month with not posting!!!
It's no excuse not to update. I will say though, that I am working on a new blog altogether. Something less personal maybe, something where I talk about what I love, my family, natural parenting, and the transition from working girl to stay at home mom. Once I have it up and ready I may disclose the address!!!!
Since I have last posted so much has gone on. Sutton and I went to Houston, Texas for almost 3 weeks, and we had a fantabulous time! Spent lots of time outside, and of course playing with little Penny. Penny is 13 days younger than Sutton, so they are so close in age, but so different in their personalities and such. It is quite funny to watch. We had a few hard days, I think the adjustment for Sutton was difficult and he had started teething, so that resulted in a fussy baby and a stressed out mom. I even had to call Alan crying one day, there was so way I was suffering alone. Of course, when I called Alan he was in Banff with 3 other friends, partying, drinking and skiing. OMG, what I would have done for a few drinks right then! All in all though we had a wonderful time, and the weather was great, we even swam in an outdoor pool. I really enjoyed seeing Zoe and the other family members we saw as well.
Being home has been great, Sutton is back on track and is doing well. We seemed to just pick up where we left off, only better!
We did some minor changes in the house. We got a large area rug in the livingroom and got rid of the coffee table. Now I can get down with The Butt on the floor and play! Love it!! We also moved the TV which I know sounds minor but I love it. I love little changes.
We also moved the bassinett, Sutton seemed too big for it. We are pretty much exclusively co-sleeping, except for when Sutton is sleeping in his swing. Co-sleeping works great for us, and I am so glad that I warmed up to the idea. I never thought I would sleep with my child, but it works best for us all as a family. And of course, if done with safety in mind, it is very safe. The only people who say it isn't safe are people who have not done it or researched it at all. And really, many people co-sleep anyway without really knowing it. Kids who crawl into their parents bed after a bad dream, or are too restless to sleep, parents who are too tired to try to get their kids to bed, often times, parts of the night are spent co-sleeping. The only difference is that Alan and I choose to do this from the moment we all go to bed. I especially love when Sutton is sleeping, and I put my hand in his and he holds it. I think I loose sleep co-sleeping though because I stare at him so much, and kiss his head! hahaha Oh the challenges! hahaha AND, nightime nursing is easier as well! We will definately choose to co-sleep if we have more children as well.
Enough about that....it is making me sleepy!
I am going to join a moms group right away. I hope anyway. I have missed some of the sessions already and am not sure if I can joign part way through, for this particular group anyway. Others are a drop in basis, the one I am looking at is an 8 week dealeo!!! Keep your fingers crossed for me.
My mom is coming to visit again soon, and I cannot wait. It will be so nice to see her, and she is so excited to see the little man again. She last saw him when he was just a few weeks old, so he has changed so much, and likes to interact with people more!
I better go, I heard a sleepy baby a whole ago!!!! Oh wait, Alan just walked up to me....(I am hiding) and he is holding Sutton who is asleep in his arms with his neck almost folded in half....who sleeps like that!?!?!?! Only a baby! But, the best part is, that we now can tell more when Sutton is sleepy, he gives us cues, and being the awesome parents we are, we act on it. I guess Alan must have held him and bounced or walked around a bit. The good news is that I didn't have to nurse him. OMG, my baby is getting so big and independent!!! I better have another quickly!!! haha
Take care, and I promise I will update soon....if anyone is even regularly following anymore, sorry again for being boring the last month with not posting!!!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
January was a big month!
Well, January is over now, and as I look back so much has happened.
Alan is back to work after his 2 full weeks off, which was wonderful. I booked my trip to Houston, and we leave in just over a week, I cannot wait to see Zoe and Zane and of course meet little Penny.
Sutton smiled for the first time in December...on Alan's birthday, but he smiles regularly now when I sing him the song I wrote for him, when we change his diaper (which he loves), and of course when we play and when Alan comes home.
He also rolled over one day. (Jan 26) It has happened twice, but both times he was a little angry so he had enough fight in him to do it. It was so neat, AND I caught it on video as well.
The first time, was on tummy time, he rolled from his tummy to his back, and was so shocked, it was hilarious. The second time, was when he was lying on his side in bed, he rolled from his side to his tummy, and even got his arm out from under him.
We have continued the co-sleeping...kinda. He has slept in his bassinett 4 times in the last week, Alan has moved to the spare room because our bed is too small, but really because his snoring is driving me nuts. I never noticed it before because I slept so deeply, but also because I slept all night!
His sleep schedule has been a little off this week. I have no idea what I changed, but he is getting really fussy again in the evenings, maybe another growing spurt. He will be 11 weeks old this Friday! Wow!!!
We started using cloth diapers during the day, and I love them! We finally found some that fit him well, and that do not leak. That seemed to be the hardest part.
Nothing really new with me, just being a mom, and trying my hardest to enjoy the days at home, it can be hard, the adjustment of being a working girl to a mom, but it's great, and we just need to keep busy, thats all. Houston will be a good break for me. I will miss Alan so much though.
Here are some pictures from the last couple weeks!
Alan is back to work after his 2 full weeks off, which was wonderful. I booked my trip to Houston, and we leave in just over a week, I cannot wait to see Zoe and Zane and of course meet little Penny.
Sutton smiled for the first time in December...on Alan's birthday, but he smiles regularly now when I sing him the song I wrote for him, when we change his diaper (which he loves), and of course when we play and when Alan comes home.
He also rolled over one day. (Jan 26) It has happened twice, but both times he was a little angry so he had enough fight in him to do it. It was so neat, AND I caught it on video as well.
The first time, was on tummy time, he rolled from his tummy to his back, and was so shocked, it was hilarious. The second time, was when he was lying on his side in bed, he rolled from his side to his tummy, and even got his arm out from under him.
We have continued the co-sleeping...kinda. He has slept in his bassinett 4 times in the last week, Alan has moved to the spare room because our bed is too small, but really because his snoring is driving me nuts. I never noticed it before because I slept so deeply, but also because I slept all night!
His sleep schedule has been a little off this week. I have no idea what I changed, but he is getting really fussy again in the evenings, maybe another growing spurt. He will be 11 weeks old this Friday! Wow!!!
We started using cloth diapers during the day, and I love them! We finally found some that fit him well, and that do not leak. That seemed to be the hardest part.
Nothing really new with me, just being a mom, and trying my hardest to enjoy the days at home, it can be hard, the adjustment of being a working girl to a mom, but it's great, and we just need to keep busy, thats all. Houston will be a good break for me. I will miss Alan so much though.
Here are some pictures from the last couple weeks!
Snuggles with Daddy after work!
Breakfast!
Outside in the cold!
Sound asleep!
Smiles - awwww
Strong Baby!
Kobe tanning, outside -30'C, inside is warm!
Laundry day!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Photo Update
It is hard to type with 1 hand, so I will upload pics for now with a breif description!
Enjoy!!!
Enjoy!!!
Enjoying some time with Mom is his Carrier
Daddy giving Sutt-the-Butt a bath. He loves baths, but didn't in thispicture!
December 22 - Sutton all ready for Alan's Christmas Party, I am still in my pj's.
December 22 - Sutton's first Christmas Party. This was the very end of the night, and he was partied out and wanted to see his Mimi and Grandad!
January 5 - Enjoying some time on his mat, with a partial smile!!!
January 05 - Sitting in his glider with his giraffe
December 30 - New Car Day!
Janaury 05 - Chillaxin with Kobe!
Auntie Pearly gave him this adorable shirt. I love the look on his face!
January 04 - Having some Tummy Time!
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